Homemade Pumpkin Pie Almond Milk (Spice Optional)

Thanksgiving dessert in a glass! This pumpkin almond milk recipe is easy to make and delicious to drink.

one glass of homemade pumpkin pie milk on a wooden slab surrounded by ingredients

Ingredients

To Make the Milk

filtered water 10.78 oz 306 g 1 1/3 cups
almonds (raw) 3.28 oz 93 g 2/3 cups whole almonds
pumpkin puree (plain) 2.72 oz 77 g 5 1/2 tablespoons
dates (pitted) 0.7 oz 20 g 3 dates

To Make it Spiced, Add the Following

ground cinnamon 1 large pinch null Do not include if spiced pumpkin puree was used.
ground clove 1 small pinch null Do not include if spiced pumpkin puree was used.
ground nutmeg 1 small pinch null Do not include if spiced pumpkin puree was used.

Directions

24 Hours Before

  1. The day before making this recipe, place the almonds in a container and fill with water to cover and soak in the refrigerator for 24 hours (max 48 hours). For the last hour of soaking, add the dates to the water so they re-hydrate.

If You Have a Juice Press

  1. Drain the water from the almonds and dates, rinse and drain again.

  2. Blend almonds and dates with the filtered water. Or you can use a premium milk base.

  3. Add the slurry to the press bag, filling no more than one-third full to avoid overflow, then press.

  4. Whisk the pumpkin puree and spices into the milk.

If You Don't Have a Juice Press

  1. Drain the water from the almonds and dates, rinse and drain again.

  2. Blend almonds and dates with the filtered water.

  3. Strain the slurry over a bowl using a nut milk bag or cheesecloth (a thin dish towel can work in a pinch).

  4. Whisk the pumpkin puree and spices into the milk.

Pro tips

  • If you have a sweet tooth, you can try adding maple syrup. If you prefer unsweetened drinks/creamers, you can remove/reduce the dates.

  • Nut slurry is high on the mushy spectrum, take special care to only fill the press bag to about 1/3 full to avoid overflow.

  • A tiny pinch of sea salt can help bring out the natural flavors.

  • Top with whipped cream for an eye-catching dessert substitute!

  • A great plant-based milk option for juice bars is to use a premium milk base or powder.